Coggins resigns after 14 years in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina women's golf coach Kristi Coggins has resigned after 14 years with the team.

The school said Tuesday that Coggins will leave immediately.

Coggins said in a news release that she felt it was the right time for her to step aside.

Coggins led South Carolina to six NCAA tournament appearances and the 2002 Southeastern Conference title. She was also named the 1999 SEC coach of the year. The team's best NCAA finish came in 1995 when South Carolina tied for ninth place.